Welcome to Blue Sky Flights!

Pilots

Our resident CRI (Class Rating Instructor) is here to help you take to the skies. Whether you’ve just got your licence or an experienced pilot, we offer tailor made flight instruction services to suit your needs.

Availability

We understand that your time is valuable, which is why we offer flexible scheduling options to accommodate your busy lifestyle. Whether you prefer early morning flights or late evening sessions, we have you covered. Our online booking system makes it easy to find the perfect time slot for your next flight lesson.

Aircraft

Safety and comfort are our top priorities. Our Jodel D117A has a 90hp engine and with its light weight frame providing a smooth and enjoyable flying experience allowing you to access smaller airstrips and enjoy that full tailwheel immersion, so you can focus on honing your skills and enjoying the thrill of flight.

Instruction and more

Tail Wheel Conversions

If you’re interested in broadening your ability to fly vintage aircraft from the classic Tiger Moth to the mighty Harvard; obtaining your tail wheel rating is the first step. Minimum requirements to pass ‘differences training’ consists of 5 hours (4 hours with instructor and 1 hour solo).

Biennials

Biennials creep up on pilots before they know it. Revalidate your licence with us, either in our Jodel or in your own aircraft and take the stress out of the last minute scramble to get your licence up-to-date with our resident CRI.

Revalidation

Feeling rusty and in need of a little refresher flight? Blue Sky Flights can accommodate a range of procedures from crosswind, sideslipping, short strips, PFL’s, stalling, along with the basics, circuits, radiotelephony. We’re more than happy to make you more confident in the air.

Cross Channel Checkouts

If you’re thinking of going international, we can provide cross channel checkouts and go through every detail from flight planning to your GAR, on-route procedures and what you’re likely to expect on the radio. That, and a jolly day out to France with a spot of lunch.

Aircraft Type

If you need some hours on a tailwheel (or Jodel specifically) we can familiarise you with the aircraft and get you signed off on type.

Blue Sky Flights

Looking for the perfect gift for an aviation enthusiast? Our Blue Sky Flights are a fantastic way to share the joy of flying. Treat a friend or loved one to an unforgettable experience in the skies. It’s the gift that will make their spirits soar.

Other information

Hamilton Farm Airstrip

Hamilton Farm is based at Bilsington in a beautiful part of the Kent countryside. Visit the tea rooms and enjoy a relaxing afternoon watching aircraft take off and land at the airfield.

Charity Flights

If you have an organisation that would like to raise money for charity we have the perfect incentive. You can arrange a prize draw with the winner taking to the skies and the proceeds can go to a charity of your choice.

Discover Our Special Offers

They say if you don’t turn up you’ll miss out!! Keep an eye on our online calendar for days we are operating and we may well be offering a discounted flight on the day.

Tail Wheel Conversion

Feel free to download our tail wheel notes to get an idea of what to expect when undertaking differences training.

Convenient Flight Training Scheduling